So you have arranged the bachelorette, help with the flowers, made the hair appointment, ordered the champagne for the dressing part, calmed her nerves but hold on - I have to speak too! What kind of job is this!? The maid of honor is definitely the most important person in the wedding party - no doubt.
It has become more common in recent years for the maid of honor to speak after the bride.
What are the ingredients to look for in a sample maid of honor wedding toast? Introduce yourself to the audience, you are important so everyone should know you! You have been chosen for the simple reason that you are the bride's best friend, confidant and someone she dearly trusts.
This is your opportunity to reciprocate this lavish praise on her.
Everyone in the room should hear what a great friend the bride is and how thrilled you are to be her maid of honor.
It is also expected that you say a few kinds about the new groom and allude to the time when the bride met him and how excited she was.
Finally, give a shout out to the other bridesmaids in the wedding party and thank them for their help also.
Any tips on what should be avoided in the maid of honor wedding toast? There is really no need to mention or discuss ex-boyfriends or husbands - not the time or place for this.
Deep down, you may not be a huge fan of your friend's choice of husband.
You may know or suspect something that your friend does not know about and may be quite conflicted with the wedding scenario.
You may be even tempted to dis the groom.
Remember that this is not your day; this is your friend's.
You may think that you are doing her a favor by revealing something - you are not.
You do not want to be remembered for the person who created a scandal at this wedding.
Also note that at least half the guests will be from his side.
Where can I find a good sample maid of honor wedding toast? Indeed the speech will be unique to you and your experiences with your friend.
However, it is important to structure correctly and therefore it is always good to look at some samples for ideas